IBA members who enrolled in the ISDE Sports Governance Course have successfully completed the programme, culminating in the advanced Tier 3 stage delivered in a hybrid format at the ISDE campus in Madrid, Spain, followed by a graduation ceremony held at the Pabellón de los Jardines de Cecilio Rodríguez.

The ceremony was attended by IBA Secretary General & CEO, Chris Roberts OBE, who presented diplomas to the graduates alongside students completing other ISDE postgraduate programmes. The event celebrated the successful completion of an intensive educational journey dedicated to strengthening governance, integrity and leadership within the global sports movement.

Developed through the partnership between the International Boxing Association (IBA) and Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE), the Sports Governance Course equips IBA members with the knowledge and practical skills required to navigate the evolving landscape of international sport. The programme combines academic excellence with practical expertise, enabling participants to strengthen governance standards and contribute to the sustainable development of sport.

Throughout Tier 3, IBA coordinated participants and worked closely with ISDE to support the successful delivery of the final stage of the programme.

“This programme demonstrates IBA’s continued commitment to investing in the education and professional development of our members. Strong governance begins with knowledgeable and responsible leaders, and we are proud to provide opportunities that empower our stakeholders both within boxing and across the wider sports industry,” said Chris Roberts OBE, IBA Secretary General & CEO.

IBA extends its sincere appreciation to the ISDE academic team for delivering another outstanding programme, with special thanks to Dev Kumar Parmar, International Sports Lawyer, Principal Director at Parmars and Academic Co-Director of Sports Programmes at ISDE., for his leadership in designing and delivering the course, and to Hon. Mr. Juan José Sánchez Puig, CEO of ISDE, for his continued support of the partnership between IBA and ISDE.

Education remains one of the key pillars of integrity in sport. IBA looks forward to continuing its successful collaboration with ISDE by delivering future educational initiatives that support the development of the next generation of sports leaders.